How to say "Document" in Japanese

When translating "document" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 書類 and 資料. In Japanese, 書類 (しょるい (shorui)) is typically associated with "document(s), paper(s)" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Refers to official papers, documents, or forms. Often used in business, administrative, or legal contexts, but also for general important papers. It can be singular or plural.. On the other hand, 資料 (しりょう (shiryō)) maps to "document; materials; data" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to printed materials, data sheets, reference documents, or resources used for research or business. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'I stayed up all night making this reference material just for you, okay?! You'd better make absolutely sure to use it to succeed! ...W-What? Why are you smiling? Shut up and take it!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『この資料、あんたのために私が徹夜で作ってあげたんだからね！絶対に役に立てて、成果を出しなさいよ！...な、何よその嬉しそうな顔！うるさい、さっさと受け取りなさい！』. A literal translation of "document" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!